In 2016, 848 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of the Sciences. 61.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.8% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (370 degrees), 1.41 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (263 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of the Sciences is $36,962, which is $22,991 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($13,971).

In 2016, the cost of tuition at University of the Sciences was $36,962. The cost of tuition at University of the Sciences is $22,991 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($13,971).

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In 2016 University of the Sciences had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,796. Between 2015 and 2016, the average net price of University of the Sciences grew by 8.75%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of the Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of the Sciences was of $14,832 in 2016. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,050. The cost of room and board increased by 3.81% between 2015 and 2016. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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99% of undergraduate students at University of the Sciences received grants or loans in 2016. This represents a growth of 17.9% with respect to 2015, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of the Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.82%

2015 Default Rate

11

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at University of the Sciences was 1.82%, which represents 11 out of the 606 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

University of the Sciences received 3,661 undergraduate applications in 2016, which represents a 2.06% annual decline. Out of those 3,661 applicants, 2,187 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 59.7% acceptance rate.

There were 2,541 students enrolled at University of the Sciences in 2016, and 91% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of the Sciences has an overall enrollment yield of 14.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

In 2016, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of the Sciences was 59.7% (2,187 admissions from 3,661 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2015, which was 58%. Between 2015 and 2016, the number of applicants declined by -2.06%, while admissions grew by 0.876%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of the Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities.

University of the Sciences has a total enrollment of 2,541 students. The full-time enrollment at University of the Sciences is 2,295 students and the part-time enrollment is 246. This means that 90.3% of students enrolled at University of the Sciences are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of the Sciences, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.6% White, 29.9% Asian, 5.19% Black or African American, 3.27% Hispanic or Latino, 2.68% Two or More Races, 0.157% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0394% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of the Sciences in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (24.9%), followed by Asian Female (23.8%) and White Male (17.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority White Female (26.1%), followed by White Male (16.2%) and Asian Female (13.4%).

The total enrollment at University of the Sciences, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,541 students. The full-time enrollment at University of the Sciences is 2,295 and the part-time enrollment is 246. This means that 90.3% of students enrolled at University of the Sciences are enrolled full-time compared with 70.8% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of the Sciences (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of the Sciences was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (71%), University of the Sciences had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of the Sciences (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

The enrolled student population at University of the Sciences is 42.6% White, 29.9% Asian, 5.19% Black or African American, 3.27% Hispanic or Latino, 2.68% Two or More Races, 0.157% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0394% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 45.5% White, 15.4% Black or African American, and 15.3% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 314 students (12.4%) did not report their race.

In 2016, 190 more women than men received degrees from University of the Sciences. The majority of degree recipients at University of the Sciences are white (370 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (263 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at University of the Sciences, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (738 degrees awarded), Biology (67 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (11 degrees).

In 2016, 66% of students graduating from University of the Sciences completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at University of the Sciences is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (67.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 12% of graduates (39 students) did not report their race.

The most common race/ethnicity at University of the Sciences is white (370 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (263 degrees).

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at University of the Sciences is white female (233 degrees awarded). There were 1.46 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (160 degrees).

University of the Sciences has an endowment valued at nearly $169M, as of the end of the 2015 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $3.42M (2.03%), compared to the 0.512% average return ($49.1k on $9.59M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2015, University of the Sciences had a total expenditure of $92.9M. Of that $92.9M, they spent $42.3M on salaries and $92.9M on benefits.

University of the Sciences employs 85 Assistant professors, 55 Associate professors, and 40 Professors. Most academics at University of the Sciences are Female Assistant professors (54), Male Assistant professors(31), and Female Associate professors (30).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the Sciences are: Management, with 129 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 67 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 46 employees.

University of the Sciences has an endowment valued at about $169M, as of the end of the 2015 fiscal year. The endowment of University of the Sciences declined 3.54% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $159M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of the Sciences (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

Expenditure values can vary depending on whether the institution is public or private, and are not available for private-for-profit schools.

$42.3M

Salary Expenditure

$92.9M

Benefits Expenditure

In 2015, University of the Sciences had a total expenditure of $92.9M. Of that $92.9M, they spent $42.3M on salaries and $92.9M on benefits.

The bar chart shows the share of the primary expenses at University of the Sciences over time, and the line chart shows the expenditure for solely salaries and benefits over time compared to the median for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

In 2015, University of the Sciences paid a median of $42.3M in salaries, which represents 45.5% of their overall expenditure ($92.9M) and a 2.95% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.0223% growth from 2013 and a 7.48% growth from 2012.

In 2016, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of the Sciences were Assistant professor with 85 employees; Associate professor with 55 employees; and Associate professor with 40 employees.

In 2016, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the Sciences were Management with 129 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 67 employees; and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 46 employees.

In 2016, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of the Sciences was Female Assistant professor with 54 employees, Male Assistant professor with 31 employees, and Female Associate professor with 30 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at University of the Sciences.